Press on nails?

honestly just go to the chatuchak weekend market, there's a whole section around soi 47/1 with like 8-10 stalls selling press ons wholesale. most of them are run by korean importers so the designs are way cuter than what you find at platinum. prices start around 40 baht per set but they'll drop to 25 if you grab 30+ sets. just get there before 10am when it's not a total zoo

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yeah there's a spot called bo be market on the outskirts, think it's off rama 3 road. they have a ton of nail wholesalers, way less touristy than pratunam but you gotta buy in bigger bulk like 50+ sets. also check out the mbm nail supply shops around bobae market, they're scattered in those alleyways and cheaper if you know thai pricing

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For wholesale press-on nails in Bangkok, head to Pratunam Market's shopping malls like Platinum Fashion Mall. You'll find bulk nail sets on the upper floors, usually around floors 4-6, with prices starting at 30-50 baht per set when you buy a dozen or more. Sampeng Lane in Chinatown is another solid option for even cheaper bulk pricing if you don't mind digging through crowded aisles. Just bring cash and be ready to haggle a bit on larger orders.

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Krua Dok Mai Kao is solid but I've always found their som tam a bit tame on the pla ra. If you want the real funky version, try the shophouse spots along Soi Udomsuk 26, near the night market end. They pound it fresh with fermented fish that'll clear your sinuses, and it's like 60 baht. Different style from the On Nut places, more Lao-leaning.

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for som tam specifically i'd say the Isaan spots in Chatuchak are underrated, weekdays only though since the weekend crowd ruins the vibe. there's a stall near gate 2 that does tam pa with fermented bamboo shoots, super sour and funky, not something you see much in On Nut. if you're already heading north for Or Tor Kor anyway its worth the detour.

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honestly the som tam at Krua Dok Mai Kao is good but what got me hooked is their nam prik pla raa dip with the raw veggies, that funk hits way harder than the papaya does. think most people sleep on it cuz they just order the som tam and gai yang. also pro tip, go before noon on weekdays, after that teh pla ra gets milder cuz they batch it for the lunch rush

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